Abraham Robinson
Mathematician
1918-10-06 – 1974-04-11
Abraham Robinson was a mathematician known for developing nonstandard analysis. He worked across Europe, Israel, and the United States during his academic career.
Books by Abraham Robinson
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Non-standard Analysis
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Abraham Robinson
The Creation of Nonstandard Analysis : a Personal and Mathematical Odyssey
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Wing Theory
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Quotes by Abraham Robinson
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We conclude that, simultaneously with the organization of the colleges, there should be at Santa Cruz an organization by disciplines, whose units would have a voice in appointments and promotions, in course of programs, and in the allocation of funds for research.
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The Committee supports the idea that there should be, within the University of California, a campus which puts particular emphasis on the education of undergraduates within the framework of a College system.
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As far as I know, only a small minority of mathematicians, even of those with Platonist views, accept the idea that there may be mathematical facts which are true but unknowable.
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